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As Marvel's first Asian lead in 'Shang-Chi,' he turned a studio experiment into a franchise anchor — then used the platform as an outspoken advocate, treating visibility as a mandate, not a milestone.
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· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin returns to NBA All-Star Weekend spotlight
Retired basketball star Jeremy Lin will return to NBA All-Star Weekend this month as one of the headliners of the 2026 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The 37-year-old former NBA champion is scheduled to play Feb. 13 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, marking one of…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu confirms Shang-Chi role in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’
Simu Liu has confirmed that Shang-Chi will appear in Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Secret Wars,” formally tying the character to the franchise’s next Avengers sequel. Liu made the disclosure during a recent New York Comic Con interview with People, while discussing his involvement…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out renewed decline of Asian representation in Hollywood
Simu Liu is urging the film industry to confront what he calls a troubling reversal in Asian visibility on screen. In a widely shared social media post this week, the actor said recent casting trends show an industry moving backward rather than building on earlier progress. He…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu speaks out against AI-generated ‘actress’
Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu has spoken out against Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated “actress” signed by a London talent agency that also represents real performers. British company Xicoia introduced Norwood in September with a digital portfolio that included headshots, casting…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu calls out ‘Dragon’s Den’ for behind-the-scenes pressure on Bobba episode
Simu Liu recently shed more light on the controversy involving Canadian bubble tea company Bobba during his appearance on the show “Dragon’s Den.” In a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, Liu detailed his experience on the show, revealing that producers actively pushed for a viral…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: ‘Dragons’ Den’ investor Simu Liu defends business owner for having full-time job
Simu Liu is defending Barry Donaldson, owner of Toronto-based Balu Organics, a company that sells organic ball pits for children, against the criticism he faces for having a full-time job while running his own company. What happened: In last Thursday’s episode of CBC’s “Dragons’…
· Bryan Ke
Popular Taiwanese boba brand shows how they make their brown sugar boba milk
The U.S. branch of Xing Fu Tang, a popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain, has shared how it prepares its signature brown sugar boba milk in an ASMR-style video. In a five-minute TikTok clip posted on Tuesday, CEO Andrew Chuang said the brand uses a specific type of brown sugar from…
· Editorial Staff
Trademarking ‘Pho’, Boba Controversy, Racist Accusations
Good Morning – October 18, 2024 Your daily update on stories impacting the Asian and Asian American community, along with business, entertainment, and social trends. Top Stories Filipinos Mark Historic Milestone in U.S. History
· Ryan General
Simu Liu may have found a boba company to invest in
Simu Liu expressed interest in Twrl milk tea, a US-based, Asian American-founded boba brand, after a viral TikTok video caught his attention. The video by co-founder Olivia Chen, a Taiwanese American entrepreneur, thanked Liu for calling out cultural appropriation on “Dragons’…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu’s boba company critique reignites debate on cultural appropriation
Simu Liu’s recent critique of a Canadian bubble tea company on “Dragons’ Den” has reignited the debate surrounding cultural appropriation. Liu argued that the company’s pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea lacked respect for the beverage’s Asian origins, sparking a conversation…
· Ryan General
Bubble tea brand called out by Simu Liu apologizes after backlash
Canadian bubble tea company Bobba has issued an apology following criticism from actor Simu Liu on the reality show “Dragons’ Den.” Liu, who appeared as a guest investor on the show, took issue with the company’s pitch for a ready-to-drink boba tea, arguing it lacked respect for…
· Editorial Staff
NextShark Daily Brief: 🍵 Simu Liu shuts down online bullying
Hello Readers!👋 Here’s what we have for you today: A new poll reveals that most AAPI adults view legal immigration as a boost to the U.S. economy 🗳️. Simu Liu speaks out amid a boba controversy 🧋. K-pop’s Spotify streams have grown 362% since 2018 🎶. An exhibit in Beijing…
· Bryan Ke
Paul Feig defends Amazon Prime’s ‘Jackpot’ from critics
“Jackpot” director Paul Feig hit back at those who criticize his Amazon Prime movie for purportedly lacking meaning in its premise. Speaking on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast on Tuesday, Feig noted that while “Jackpot” — which stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina and John…
· Ryan General
Hollywood stars spotlight Asian representation at Singapore summit
Korean popstar Siwon Choi, Filipino Canadian actor Manny Jacinto and Chinese Canadian star Simu Liu participated in a panel discussion at the Milken Asia Summit in Singapore on Sept. 19. The summit, which provided a platform to discuss critical issues, saw the stars delving into…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu to be first-ever guest ‘dragon’ on ‘Dragons’ Den’ Canada
“Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu will become the first-ever guest investor, or “dragon,” on CBC’s “Dragons’ Den” this fall. Liu, who has already established himself in the investment world through his venture capital fund and angel investments, is set to join the show’s panel alongside…
· Bryan Ke
‘Jackpot’ director credits Jackie Chan for inspiring film
“Jackpot” director Paul Feig revealed that his film was inspired by legendary Hong Kong actor and martial artist Jackie Chan. Speaking to Reuters, Feig described Chan’s characters in his movies — like “Rush Hour” and “Rob-B-Hood” — as “classically somebody who didn’t want to be…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu says ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel now in the works
Simu Liu confirmed that the sequel to his 2021 hit Marvel film “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is in development but declined to reveal specific details. “It’s definitely happening,” Liu told the Press Trust of India, expressing his excitement for the project and…
· Bryan Ke
Simu Liu joins ‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch’
Simu Liu’s character, Chang, will be a mentor to “Gremlins: The Wild Batch” protagonist Sam Wing (Izaac Wang) as he navigates the “Wild West” of San Francisco, according to series writer Tze Chun. Executive producer Brendan Hay told Collider, “He’s a little bit of our show’s Han…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: ‘Atlas’ star Simu Liu reflects on AI technology and his ‘terrifying’ turn as a robot villain
After most famously playing a Marvel superhero and a Ken doll, actor Simu Liu now takes on the role of an AI robot in Netflix’s latest sci-fi thriller “Atlas,” starring Jennifer Lopez. Lopez, who portrays Atlas Shepherd, a “brilliant but misanthropic data analyst” that distrusts…
· Michelle De Pacina
Simu Liu confirms ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel is ‘definitely happening’
Marvel star Simu Liu confirmed that the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is “definitely happening.” Key points:
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